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2014 Council Appointments
June 25, 2014 ST. PAUL, MN –Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Disability. The Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD) is a state agency providing leadership to empower and strengthen the rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. We collaborate with the public and private sectors as a policy and technical resource Continue Reading 2014 Council Appointments
April 30, 2014 America’s PrepareAthon!
Be ready and start your plan today! FOR YOUR FREE EMERGENCY PLAN follow this link: Emergency Preparedness Plan for People with Disabilities (PDF) Additional Emergency Preparedness materials can be found here: https://www.disability.state.mn.us/emergency-preparedness/publications/ America’s PrepareAthon! is an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to prepare for specific hazards through drills, group discussions, and exercises. Learn more by Continue Reading April 30, 2014 America’s PrepareAthon!
Independence To Inclusion: Full Show
Independence To Inclusion. Stigma and stereotypes against people with developmental disabilities have long outlasted Minnesota’s state institutions. How will inclusion in schools, the workplace, and the community affect the lives of thousands of Minnesotans with developmental disabilities? Produced with the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Updates to Olmstead Webpage
The Minnesota Olmstead Plan webpage has been updated with the details regarding the public listening sessions. For the full listing of dates, locations and times please go to Olmstead Planning Committee (OPC) Meeting Information. If you would like to speak at one of the listening sessions please sign up ahead of time by sending an Continue Reading Updates to Olmstead Webpage
OFCCP Final Rule to Improve Job Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
The Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on September 24, 2013, and becomes effective on March 24, 2014. Follow this link for full details: Final Rule: Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act